{"product_id":"corgi-aa34103-1-72-blackburn-buccaneer-s-mk-2-royal-navy-no-801-nas-xn981-hms-victorious-1965","title":"Corgi AA34103 1:72 Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2 Royal Navy No.801 NAS XN981 HMS Victorious 1965","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Navy Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2 serving aboard HMS Victorious during 1965.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA34103 depicts aircraft XN981 of No. 801 Naval Air Squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buccaneer was originally developed to meet a Royal Navy requirement for a powerful, carrier-based strike aircraft capable of penetrating hostile defences at extremely low altitude. Its principal role was to attack enemy warships using conventional or nuclear weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 801 Naval Air Squadron reformed at RAF Lossiemouth in October 1965 after converting from the earlier Buccaneer S.Mk 1 to the more capable S.Mk 2. The upgraded aircraft offered more powerful engines and improved operational performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft XN981 is reproduced in the dark blue-grey finish associated with early Royal Navy Buccaneers. White undersides, Fleet Air Arm roundels, prominent Royal Navy lettering and the individual aircraft number 234 create a striking carrier-based appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackburn Buccaneer's strong airframe, boundary-layer control system and powerful twin engines allowed it to operate effectively from British aircraft carriers. Its ability to remain stable at very low altitude also made it an exceptionally capable maritime strike platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 3,400 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Royal Navy aviation and early Buccaneer variants. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed cockpit glazing, finely reproduced vortex generators, an articulated rear airbrake, positionable arrestor hook, robust landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA34103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XN981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy No. 801 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Victorious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier-based maritime strike aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,400 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic No. 801 NAS markings, XN981 serial, aircraft number 234, early Royal Navy dark blue-grey finish, detailed cockpit, articulated rear airbrake, positionable arrestor hook, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" or 26.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge paint bubble present on the topside of the wing near the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome lifted paint is present on the underside of the wing where the fuel tank sits (marked with a red arrow).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lifted paint does not appear to be from any repair and looks to have naturally lifted over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for the age with only some light wear to the corners and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56383894061438,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aviation-aa34103-172-blackburn-buccaneer-royal-navy-hms-victorious-2361593.jpg?v=1760199046","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa34103-1-72-blackburn-buccaneer-s-mk-2-royal-navy-no-801-nas-xn981-hms-victorious-1965","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}